The Statement Of Principles Of The Libertarian Defense Caucus

Libertarianism has lost its way.The philosophy of John Locke, Adam Smith, Thomas Jefferson, Ayn Rand, Friedrich Hayek, and scores of others throughout time eternal, is being undermined. The Libertarian Defense Caucus seeks to return the philosophy of liberty back to the principles that have appealed to libertarians for centuries.

The Caucus holds that these principles of liberty are in harmony with the principle of a strong, robust, and dynamic armed forces. A strong volunteer armed forces being necessary to confront and defeat the threats to liberty presented by the global war on terrorism. Military action is always a policy of last resort. The Caucus holds that the policy of last resort should be the province of the United States government in defending the American people.

The Libertarian Defense Caucus believes that a global war on terrorism exists. Furthermore, the Caucus holds that the war on terrorism should be executed through diplomatic, economic, and only when absolutely necessary and proper, military means.

The Libertarian Defense Caucus seeks to reach out to like-minded individuals, societies, and nations in advancing the great cause of liberty. The Caucus holds that strengthening our alliances with democratic allies, and promoting political and economic freedom and reforms is necessary when in the vital and direct interest of United States, and her security.

The Libertarian Defense Caucus holds that only through preserving and protecting our security, our prosperity, and our cherished principles, can we advance the great cause of liberty and rightfully declare ourselves,

Libertarians.

The Libertarian Defense Caucus is the guardian of limited governance and liberty, wherever She finds herself under threat. The Libertarian Defense Caucus welcomes individuals who share these vital values. This Statement of Principles is a broad declaration of the core beliefs the members of the Caucus hold.

The Caucus does not endorse, nor align itself, with any one litmus test, doctrine, interest group or political party. The Libertarian Defense Caucus does not officially endorse political candidates or political parties. Individuals within the Caucus will of course express their own strongly held beliefs and endorsements within the Caucus of a particular political candidate or political party. These opinions of individual Caucus members are not to be seen as representative of the Libertarian Defense Caucus entire. It is the expressed desire of the Libertarian Defense Caucus to reach across political boundaries in the greater cause of liberty.

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Libertarian Defense Caucus Membership Guidelines and Bylaws

1. Acceptance of membership into caucus means agreeing with the Libertarian Defense Caucus Statement of Principles without exception.

2. Libertarian Defense Caucus membership is a lifetime membership unless caucus member states in writing intent to withdraw from caucus or Caucus Committee expels or suspends membership for a period of time due to violation of caucus rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards.

3. Opinions of individual caucus members that differ from official stated caucus policy are to be those of the individual caucus member and are not to be misrepresented to appear in any way, manner, shape, or form as those of The Libertarian Defense Caucus as a whole.

4. Engaging in discussions and activities that undermine in any way, manner, shape, or form the official stated policy positions of The Libertarian Defense Caucus is grounds for disciplinary action by Caucus Committee including, and not limited to, expulsion from the caucus.

5. These Caucus Membership Guidelines are to be retroactive to all caucus members, including founding members of The Libertarian Defense Caucus.

6. Individuals who have left The Libertarian Defense Caucus will still have their names publicly associated and listed with The Libertarian Defense Caucus and The Official Libertarian Defense Caucus website, journal, and magazine for one full year after receipt of the individual's written withdraw from The Libertarian Defense Caucus.

7. The Chairman/men and Caucus Committee reserve the right to dismiss caucus members 'at will' without explanation and/or prior notice. This excludes Chairpersons and Founder's Advisor.

8. The Founder of the modern Libertarian Defense Caucus, Areopagitica, shall have the deciding vote in all instances if the Caucus Committee be tied. The Founder of the modern Libertarian Defense Caucus, Areopagitica, shall have two votes when amending current, or proposing any potential new, Caucus Guidelines and Bylaws.

9. The Founder, Areopagitica, holds final editorial control over all LDC web content, excluding Youtube media channel content, and reserves the right to overrule the Caucus Committee.

10. All decisions pertaining to the caucus in any manner, shape, or form must be made with an overall majority of Caucus Committee members present. The National Co-Chairman and Founder, Areopagitica, must be present during all physical and/or virtual sessions of the Caucus Committee. The Founder may send an emissary in his absence, usually in the form of the Founder's Advisor.